Yakult enthusiastically took a bite of the plated, shredded chicken and lettuce in front of him before licking his lips.The black and white collie, named after a Japanese yoghurt drink, was one of eleven dogs gathered with their owners at the Kongshan Yunnan eatery in Shanghai to tuck into a meal organised to resemble the dinner traditionally held on the eve of the Lunar New Year holiday.

This year, attend Chinatown’s annual parade, shop AAPI makers and artists at pop-up markets, and immerse yourself in art, performances, and history at special museum events and more.